smart:reverb 2 content-aware reverb plugin interface by sonible

smart:reverb 2: Content-Aware Reverb Plugin by sonible Free Download

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smart:reverb 2 is a content-aware reverb plugin from sonible for Windows and macOS. It analyzes the audio it processes and builds a reverb response to fit the source, with a shared-space mode for placing several tracks in one acoustic environment.

WindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

smart:reverb 2 is built around the idea that the reverb should respond to the material it processes. Instead of applying a fixed room sound, the plugin analyzes the signal and shapes its reverb to match the source's frequency content and dynamics. Its controls are labeled by perceived qualities such as Distance, Size, Width, Color and Clarity, so adjustments relate to the mix rather than to the internal parameters of a reverb algorithm. Sonible presents version 2 as the successor to the original source-adaptive design.

Best for

  • Mix depth staging
  • Dense session reverb
  • Drum room ambience
  • Vocal space design
  • Shared acoustic space
  • Custom reverb character
Developer
sonible
Category
Reverbs
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Inter-plugin communication for depth staging across multiple tracks
  • AI-driven, content-aware reverb that analyzes the source signal
  • Perception-based controls: Distance, Size, Width, Color and Clarity
  • 2D Reverb Matrix blending Room, Hall, Plate and Spring types
  • Single-window control over multiple linked instances
  • Available for Windows and macOS, 64-bit
03In depth

Group mode for placing multiple tracks in one space

Inter-plugin communication lets several smart:reverb 2 instances work together in real time. Each instance can be positioned within a shared acoustic space, so tracks sit at believable depths relative to one another. According to sonible, the plugin keeps clarity and control intact as sources are added, and the depth settings are managed from a single window.

This approach is aimed at complex arrangements where many elements compete for the same space. Rather than setting each reverb in isolation, you can adjust the relative placement of sources and hear how they interact.

Reverb matrix for blending room, hall, plate and spring

The Reverb Matrix provides a two-dimensional interface for moving between four reverb types: Room, Hall, Plate and Spring. You can blend between them to create a character that falls between the classic styles, which is useful when a single preset is close but not quite right.

Because the content-aware processing still shapes the response to the source, the matrix gives you control over the spatial character without losing the fit to the signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developersonible
TypePlugin
CategoryReverb
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What operating systems does smart:reverb 2 support?

smart:reverb 2 runs on Windows and macOS and is a 64-bit plugin. The Windows version requires Windows 10 (64 bit), and the macOS version requires macOS 10.14 or later.

What are the system requirements for smart:reverb 2?

The listed requirements are Windows 10 (64 bit) or macOS 10.14+, at least 4 GB of RAM recommended, and OpenGL version 3.2 or higher.

Is there a trial version of smart:reverb 2?

Yes, a trial version is available for smart:reverb 2.

What is the difference between smart:reverb 2 and version 1?

According to sonible, version 2 widens the source-adaptive approach of version 1 into a holistic, content-aware design, adds new perception-based parameters, and includes group mode for multi-track depth staging.

08Developer

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